[Scico-list] Nominate a Teacher for Amgen Award, Nature Connections Workshops:- Science and PE- Mountain Gorillas

[Kamal, Sue]

1. Amgen Award
2. Nature Connections Workshops: Running, Jumping, Throwing -it's
Science! & Mountain Gorillas

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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR THE AMGEN AWARD FOR SCIENCE TEACHING EXCELLENCE. 30
Outstanding Teachers Will Be Recognized in Communities Where Amgen
Operates
Those interested in nominating an outstanding teacher should visit
http://www.amgen.com/citizenship/aaste.html
 for more information.  Nominations must be postmarked by January 31,
2007 to be valid.  Winners will be notified in April 2007.  
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-----Original Message-----
From: Laura Arndt [mailto:lauraarndt at earthlink.net] 
Subject: Workshops -- Science and PE, gorillas


HI, Teachers! 
Below is info about two workshops for winter and spring.  If you know
any PE teachers, please let them know about the first one. It is a WAY
fun merging of science with physical activities. If you know language
arts, geography and math teachers, (and obviously science!) let them
know about the gorilla workshop. Those lessons work as both
stand-alones, but would also be very powerful if done as a
multidisciplinary team with science. There is a whole additional set of
resources and visuals online.
Happy Holidays!

Laura


RUNNING, THROWING, JUMPING -- IT'S SCIENCE!  (Back by popular demand!!)

February 28 - March 3, 2007. Wed. - Fri. evenings from 5-8:30, Sat. from
8:30-2:30.
University of Phoenix Lone Tree Campus (I-25/Lincoln).  3 credit hours
for  $390.Join us for this unique, active workshop pairing physical
activities with science. Compare the effects of mass, density, and air
pressure when throwing frisbees and balls.  Study joints, levers,
muscles, and other body systems in running, climbing, and throwing.
Observe osmosis, water cycle and air pressure with the parachute. The
activities are standards-based.
Off-site visits to
-	REI to see climbing wall demonstrations and talk with their bike
expert
-	Lone Tree swimming pool for swimming demonstrations
-	Playground to try out playground physics

Register with Laura Arndt, 303-660-6925, lauraarndt at earthlink.net. Pay
tuition on the first day of class.
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MOUNTAIN GORILLAS AND PEOPLE: THE SEARCH FOR BALANCE

Secondary level lessons in
science, math, geography, language arts
Saturday, April 21, 2007, at Denver Zoo. 0.5 credits from Colorado
School of Mines for $80. 
These newly published inquiry lessons provide a fascinating theme for
teaching niches and ecosystems, population trends, data analysis,
mapping, DNA analysis, human impacts on environment and more.  Lessons
are based on current scientific research and projects, and are
correlated to standards.  We will also visit the zoo's gorillas and
learn about the Young Scientist Program. Come individually or as a
multi-disciplinary team!  

Optional: Curriculum book can be purchased at the workshop for $34.99. 
(Advanced purchasing at www.du.ctir )
Contact Bob Nathan at 303-376-4808, or download a registration form from
registration at denverzoo.org
and fax it to 303-376-4880.
Laura Arndt
Nature Connections
1779 Ward Circle, Franktown, CO 80116
303-660-6925

PEACE.  It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise,
trouble or hard work.  It means to be in the midst of those things and
still be calm in your heart.  (unknown)